Epson Projector PowerLite 2040 User Manual

							

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To remove stubborn dirt,useasoft cloth moistened withwater andmild soap. Donot spray liquid
 directly
onthe projector.
 Caution:
Donot use wax, alcohol, benzine, paintthinner, orother chemicals toclean theprojector
 case.
These candamage thecase. Donot use canned air,orthe gases mayleave aresidue.
 Parent
topic:Projector Maintenance
 Air
Filter andVent Maintenance
 Regular
filtermaintenance isimportant tomaintaining yourprojector. YourEpson projector isdesigned
 with
aneasily accessible, user-replaceable filtertoprotect yourprojector andmake regular maintenance
 simple.
Filtermaintenance intervalswilldepend onthe environment.
 If
regular maintenance isnot performed, yourEpson projector willnotify youwhen thetemperature
 inside
theprojector hasreached ahigh level. Donot wait until thiswarning appears tomaintain your
 projector
filterasprolonged exposuretohigh temperatures mayreduce thelifeofyour projector orlamp.
 Damage
duetothe failure toproperly maintain theprojector orits filter may notbecovered bythe
 projector
orlamp Limited Warranties.
 Cleaning
theAirFilter andVents
 Replacing
theAirFilter
 Parent
topic:Projector Maintenance
 Related
references
 Projector
LightStatus
 Cleaning
theAirFilter andVents
 Clean
theprojectors airfilter orvents ifthey getdusty, orifyou seeamessage tellingyoutoclean them.
 1.
Turn offthe projector andunplug thepower cord.
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2.
Gently remove thedust using asmall vacuum designed forcomputers oravery softbrush (suchas
 a
paintbrush).
 Note:
Youcanremove theairfilter soyou canclean bothsides ofit.Do not rinse theairfilter in
 water,
oruse anydetergent orsolvent toclean it.
 Caution:
Donot use canned air.The gases mayleave aflammable residueorpush dustanddebris
 into
theprojectors opticsorother sensitive areas.
 3.
Ifdust isdifficult toremove orthe airfilter isdamaged, replacetheairfilter.
 Parent
topic:AirFilter andVent Maintenance
 Related
tasks
 Replacing
theAirFilter
 Replacing
theAirFilter
 You
need toreplace theairfilter inthe following situations:
 •
After cleaning theairfilter, youseeamessage tellingyoutoclean orreplace it
 •
The airfilter istorn ordamaged
 You
canreplace theairfilter while theprojector ismounted tothe ceiling orplaced onatable.
 1.
Turn offthe projector andunplug thepower cord.
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2.
Carefully opentheairfilter cover.
 3.
Pull theairfilter outofthe projector.
 Note:
Airfilters contain ABSresin andpolyurethane foam.Dispose ofused airfilters according to
 local
regulations.
 4.
Place thenew airfilter inthe projector asshown andpush gently untilitclicks intoplace.
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5.
Close theairfilter cover.
 Parent
topic:AirFilter andVent Maintenance
 Projector
LampMaintenance
 The
projector keepstrackofthe number ofhours thelamp isused anddisplays thisinformation inthe
 projectors
menusystem.
 Replace
thelamp assoon aspossible whenthefollowing occurs:
 •
The projected imagegetsdarker orstarts todeteriorate
 •
Amessage appearswhenyouturn onthe projector tellingyoutoreplace thelamp
 •
The projectors lamplightisflashing orangeanditspower lightisflashing blue
 Replacing
theLamp
 Resetting
theLamp Timer
 Parent
topic:Projector Maintenance
 Related
references
 Optional
Equipment andReplacement Parts
 Projector
Information Display-Info Menu
 Projector
LampSpecifications
 Replacing
theLamp
 Before
youreplace thelamp, letthe projector cooldown foratleast onehour sothe lamp willnot behot.
 Warning:
Letthelamp fullycool before replacing itto avoid injury.
 You
canreplace thelamp while theprojector ismounted tothe ceiling, ifnecessary.
 1.
Turn offthe projector andunplug thepower cord.
 2.
Allow theprojector lamptocool down foratleast onehour.
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3.
Use thescrewdriver includedwiththereplacement lamptoloosen thescrew securing thelamp
 cover.

Warning:
Ifthe lamp isbroken, glassfragments maybeloose inside thelamp chamber. Becareful
 removing
anybroken glasstoavoid injury. Ifthe projector isinstalled onthe ceiling, standtothe side
 of
the lamp cover andnotunderneath it;pieces ofglass could fallinto your eyes ormouth whenyou
 open
thelamp cover.
 4.
Slide thelamp cover outand liftitoff.
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5.
Loosen thescrews securing thelamp tothe projector. Thescrews donot come allthe way out.
 6.
Grasp theraised section ofthe lamp andgently pullthelamp outofthe projector.
 Note:
Thelamp(s) inthis product containmercury. Pleaseconsult yourstate andlocal
 regulations
regardingdisposalorrecycling. Donot putinthe trash.
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7.
Gently insertthenew lamp intotheprojector. Ifitdoes notfiteasily, makesureitis facing theright
 way.

Caution:
Donot touch anyglass onthe lamp assembly toavoid premature lampfailure.
 8.
Push inthe lamp firmly andtighten thescrews tosecure it.
 Caution:
Donot over-tighten thescrews.
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9.
Replace thelamp cover andtighten thescrew tosecure it.
 Note:
Besure thelamp cover issecurely installedorthe lamp willnot come on.
 Reset
thelamp timer tozero tokeep trackofthe new lamp ’s usage.
 Parent
topic:Projector LampMaintenance
 Related
tasks
 Resetting
theLamp Timer
 Resetting
theLamp Timer
 You
must reset thelamp timer afterreplacing theprojectors lamptoclear thelamp replacement
 message
andtokeep trackoflamp usage correctly.
 Note:
Donot reset thelamp timer ifyou have notreplaced thelamp toavoid inaccurate lampusage
 information.

1.
Turn onthe projector.
 2.
Press theMenu button.
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3.
Select theReset menuandpress Enter.
 4.
Select ResetLampHours andpress Enter.
 You
seeaprompt askingifyou want toreset thelamp hours.
 5.
Select Yesandpress Enter.
 6.
Press Menu orEsc toexit themenus.
 Parent
topic:Projector LampMaintenance
 Related
tasks
 Replacing
theLamp
 Replacing
theRemote ControlBatteries
 The
remote controlusestwoAAmanganese oralkaline batteries. Replacethebatteries assoon asthey
 run
out.
 Caution:
Useonly thetype ofbatteries specified inthis manual. Donot install batteries ofdifferent types,
 or
mix new andoldbatteries.
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1.
Remove thebattery coverasshown.
 2.
Remove theoldbatteries.
 Warning:
Ifthe battery fluidhasleaked, wipeitaway withasoft cloth andavoid getting thefluid on
 your
hands. Ifitgets onyour hands, washthemimmediately toavoid injury.
 3.
Insert thebatteries withthe+and –ends facing asshown.
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